AGS NEWS – The Ogun State branch of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has announced a potential strike within a week due to poor working conditions. NMA Chairman, Dr. Azim Ashimi, stated at a press conference that the 21-day ultimatum … Continue reading Ogun doctors threaten strike over poor working conditions
Junior doctors across England commenced the longest strike in the history of the National Health Service (NHS) on Wednesday, January 3. The strike, initiated by the British Medical Association, involves thousands of medics and centers around a bitter pay dispute. … Continue reading UK doctors gear up for NHS’s longest strike in history
Hospital doctors in England have initiated their lengthiest strike action starting Wednesday, raising concerns among health authorities about the added strain on services during the busiest time of the year. Junior doctors, those below the consultant level, have joined picket … Continue reading Doctors in England begin fresh strike over pay dispute
An investigation has revealed that a total of 1,197 doctors trained in Nigeria have migrated to the United Kingdom since May 29, 2023. As of the current data, Nigeria is on track to surpass Pakistan and become the second-highest contributor … Continue reading 1,197 Nigerian trained doctors migrate to UK since May
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has made a fervent plea to President Bola Tinubu, urging him to designate a minimum of 15% of the 2024 annual budget to the country’s ailing health sector. Dr. Dele Abdullahi, the President … Continue reading Doctors urge Tinubu to allocate 15% of budget to health
The Kogi chapter of the National Association of Government General Medical & Dental Practitioners (NAGGMDP) has once again called on the State Government to promptly reconsider the current salary structure for doctors working in the state’s civil service to counteract … Continue reading Kogi doctors appeal to gov. Bello for salary review
The Medical and Dental Consultants Association of Nigeria (MDCAN) has revealed its intention to convene a National Executive Council (NEC) meeting next month to determine whether a nationwide strike will be initiated. Dr. Victor Makanjuola, President of MDCAN, disclosed this … Continue reading Medical and dental consultants association set to determine strike decision in September
The Nigerian government has taken a decisive step to address the ongoing strike by the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) by directing the Chief Medical Directors and Medical Directors in Federal Tertiary Hospitals to enforce the “no work, no … Continue reading FG to enforce ‘No Work, No Pay’ policy on striking resident doctors
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has announced an indefinite strike starting from Wednesday, July 26, 2023, at 12 am. NARD President, Dr. Emeka Orji, disclosed that the decision was made during the July National Executive Council meeting in … Continue reading Resident doctors commence indefinite strike today
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, is set to meet with President Bola Tinubu in a bid to prevent the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) from going ahead with their planned industrial action. During a meeting with … Continue reading Speaker holds meeting with Tinubu to address planned resident doctors’ strike
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has given the Federal Government a fresh two-week ultimatum to address the lingering demands of its members. This decision was reached during the Extraordinary National Executive Council (E-NEC) virtual meeting held by NARD. … Continue reading Strike looms as doctors issue FG fresh two weeks ultimatum on pending issues
The Nigerian government has expressed its disapproval of a bill proposed by the National Assembly that seeks to require Nigerian-trained medical and dental practitioners to work for a minimum of five years in the country before being granted full licenses. … Continue reading Nigerian government opposes national assembly bill restricting medical practitioners licensing
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has announced a five-day warning strike due to the federal government’s failure to meet their demands. The strike is scheduled to begin on May 17 at 8 am and end on May 22 … Continue reading Nigerian resident doctors declare five day warning strike as government fails to meet demands
The President of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Dr. Uche Rowland Ojinmah, has raised concerns about the brain drain in Nigeria’s health sector and the exodus of qualified doctors seeking opportunities abroad. While a bill proposing a mandatory five-year work … Continue reading Brain Drain: NMA President reveals many qualified doctors still unemployed in Nigeria
The Diaspora Medical Associations, a united body representing Nigerian medical doctors and dentists practicing outside the country, has recently submitted a petition to the National Assembly in regards to a proposed bill that has stirred controversy. The bill, sponsored by … Continue reading Nigerian doctors in diaspora submit petition to National Assembly in regards to anti-migration bill
Medical bodies in various countries have expressed that the United Kingdom government’s code of practice for international recruitment of health and social care personnel will not deter Nigerian doctors from migrating to other countries, as freedom of movement is a … Continue reading Nigerian Medical Association and the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors say UK restrictions won’t halt doctors’ migration
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